If you’re on the hunt for chicken recipes that please picky eaters, look no further! Our easy chicken recipes for picky eaters are packed with flavour and simplicity. These quick ideas are designed to turn mealtime into a breeze and satisfy even the fussiest appetites.

Top 5 Nutritious and Easy Chicken Recipes for Picky Eaters

Check out our simple, tasty dishes packed with goodness that are sure to please.

Homemade Chicken Tortillas

Although making tortillas from scratch may seem more challenging and time-consuming than buying them, the delicious result is well worth the effort. This recipe is also a hit for dinner parties, where you can lay out all the ingredients and let your guests create their own tortillas, showcasing your culinary skills.

Type: Chicken

Serves 6-8

Prep Time: 30 minutes + 30 minutes resting time 

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1. 3 cups wholemeal or whole wheat flour 
2. 2 tablespoons olive oil
3. 1 cup warm water
4. 2 large chicken breasts, sliced into strips
5. Juice of 1 lime
6. 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped
7. 1 bag baby spinach
8. 1 punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
9. ½ red onion, thinly sliced
10. 1 avocado, sliced 
11. Greek yoghurt, to serve

Recipe

1. Add the flour to a large bowl and make a well in the centre. Pour the olive oil and warm water into the centre and mix until ingredients just come together. Tip out onto a clean surface and knead the dough for approximately 2-3 minutes until smooth. Place dough back into bowl and cover, then allow to rest for 30 minutes. 
2. Once the tortilla dough has rested, divide it into 16 small balls of roughly the same size. Sprinkle some flour on your bench and rolling pin, then roll out each ball of dough into a thin circle shape resembling a tortilla.
3. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Place one circle of tortilla dough into the pan and cook for 1 minute. It should start to form bubbles and turn slightly golden. Flip over and cook the second side for another 1 minute. Remove the tortilla and place it onto a plate. Repeat with remaining dough balls. Stack cooked tortillas on a plate and cover with a pan lid or tea towel to keep warm, or place in the oven at a low temperature to keep warm until serving.
4. To cook the chicken, heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken breast and cook for around 5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove from the heat, then squeeze over the lime juice and add the coriander. Stir to cover the chicken then set aside.
5. Serve the warm tortillas on the dining table with the cooked chicken, spinach, tomato, onion, avocado and Greek yoghurt and allow guests to fill their own tortillas with the toppings. Enjoy!

Healthier Chicken Fried Rice

This recipe offers a healthier twist on a classic take-away favourite. It’s easy to whip up and keeps well in the fridge or freezer if prepared ahead of time. Also, it’s perfect for using up leftover cooked brown rice.

Type: Chicken, Gluten Free, Lactose Free

Serves 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1. 1 tablespoon olive oil 
2. 1 large chicken breast, sliced into strips 
3. 1 clove garlic, minced
4. 3 spring onions, thinly sliced
5. 1 carrot, diced 
6. 1 cup frozen peas
7. ½ whole broccoli, cut into small pieces
8. 1 cup cooked brown rice 
9. 1 tablespoon gluten free soy sauce 
10. 1 teaspoon sesame oil 
11. 1 cup baby spinach 

Recipe

1. Heat olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan or wok over high heat. Add in the chicken and saute for 5 minutes until cooked. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.  
2. Add garlic and spring onions to the pan and cook over high heat for 2 minutes. Add in the carrot, peas and broccoli and continue to cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened. 
3. Return the chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Add the cooked brown rice, soy sauce and sesame oil, then cook for a further 5-10 minutes, stirring regularly until everything is heated through and combined. Stir through the baby spinach leaves then remove from the heat. 
4. Divide the fried rice between serving bowls, and top with sliced spring onion if desired. Enjoy! 

For another meal that picky eaters will love, give the Baked Lemon Chicken recipe a try. It’s simple to prepare and packed with exciting, delicious flavours that kids simply can't resist.

Chicken Noodle Soup

Inspired by Master Chef Steph De Sousa’s Poached Chicken with Cinnamon, this recipe offers a great way to utilise the chicken stock and leftover poached chicken. It’s a hearty and comforting dish, ideal for colder weather.

Type: Chicken, Lactose Free

Serves 6

Prep Time: 5 minutes 

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1. 1 pot of chicken stock (leftover from MasterChef Steph De Sousa’s Poached Chicken with Cinnamon)
2. 400g thin egg noodles
3. ½ poached chicken, sliced
4. 1 bunch Bok choy
5. Spring onions, thinly sliced, to serve
6. Chilli flakes, to serve

Recipe

1. If you are using the leftover chicken stock from MasterChef Steph De Sousa’s Poached Chicken with Cinnamon, strain the stock into a large pot.  
2. Place the pot onto the stove and bring to the boil. 
3. Add in the egg noodles and reduce the heat to medium. After a couple of minutes, add in the bok choy. 
4. Once the noodles are cooked through, remove the soup from the heat. 
5. Divide the soup amongst serving bowls.
6. Top each bowl with pieces of the poached chicken. Sprinkle with spring onions and chilli flakes.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Chicken Banh Mi

This easy recipe makes use of pre-cooked chicken and fresh veggies, making it a great option for a quick mid-week dinner. Storing grilled or poached chicken breast in the fridge can save you time and ensure you have healthy meals ready when you're short on time.

Type: Contains Chicken, Lactose Free

Serves 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cooking Time: 0 minutes 

Ingredients

1. 2 chicken breasts, cooked
2. 4 long crusty wholemeal bread rolls
3. 1 cucumber, cut into thin strips
4. 1 carrot, cut into thin matchsticks
5. 1 red capsicum, cut into thin strips
6. 2 tablespoons quick pickled onions
7. 1 tablespoon soy sauce
8. 1 lime, juiced
9. Handful fresh coriander leaves

Recipe

1. Slice the cooked chicken breast into strips. 
2. Slice each of the bread rolls down the centre, ensuring not to slice all the way through. 
3. Fill each of the bread rolls with slices of the cooked chicken breast, and strips of the cucumber, carrot and capsicum. 
4. Top each roll with some of the quick pickled onions, then drizzle each roll with soy sauce and lime juice. 
5. Top each roll with coriander leaves. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Try this easy Chicken with Cinnamon recipe. While it may appear simple, it's rich in essential nutrients.

Chicken Shawarma

We enjoy this with Chopped Tahini Salad, roasted eggplant, hummus or baba ghanoush, and chopped Lebanese pickles (found at specialty stores). Alternatively, you could serve it with wraps, flatbreads, roasted potatoes, sweet potatoes, or any other veggies you like.

Type: Chicken, Gluten Free, Lactose Free

Serves 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes (+ extra time to marinate)

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

1. 4 tablespoons olive oil
2. Juice of 1 lemon
3. 6 garlic cloves, minced
4. 1 finger of ginger, minced
5. 1 teaspoon turmeric
6. 1 teaspoon ground chilli
7. 1 teaspoon paprika 
8. 1 teaspoon cumin 
9. 4 chicken thighs
10. 1 red onion, sliced 

Recipe

1. To make the marinade, combine olive oil, lemon, garlic, ginger, turmeric, chilli, paprika and cumin in a medium sized bowl. Mix well to combine. Add in the chicken thighs and ensure they are coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl and place into the fridge for as long as you can, ideally overnight.
2. Preheat the oven to 220°C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Remove the chicken from the fridge half an hour before cooking and let it rest on the bench. 
3. Arrange the sliced red onion over the baking tray. Place chicken thighs on top of the onion, then drain the rest of the marinade on top of the chicken. 
4. Place into the oven and cook for 20 mins then turn chicken over to the other side for another 20 minutes. Enjoy!

Key Takeaways

With these easy chicken recipes, mealtime can be both simple and satisfying, even for the pickiest eaters. Whether you're looking to mix up your weeknight dinners or find new ways to please fussy taste buds, these dishes offer tasty solutions that everyone will enjoy. 

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